Besides the colourful port of Nyhavn, the amusing Tivoli Gardens, the bicycling and experiencing ‘hygge’ first hand, Copenhagen is a destination in itself for excellent shopping.
From vintage and minimaslistic design to independent and high end luxury fashion brands, all within walking distance in the quaint Nordic capital. However, to truly discover the coolness and understand the trendy allure of the Danish capital, read on to discover the best shopping in Copenhagen.
Copenhagens best kept shopping secrets!
Nordic design and decor: Stilleben, Niels Hemmingsensgade 3. A curated collection of ceramics, graphics, textiles and gifts, a must for Danish design and decor – for your new adapted slow living lifestyle. stilleben.dk
Interior: Rue Verte, Ny Østergade 11. Explore your way through the more than 500-year-old listed building through a maze of inspirational rooms, all individually designed like the various rooms in a private home.
Lifestyle: Storm, Store Regnegade 1. One of the leading and most trendsetting lifestyle and fashion stores in Europe, is hiding in Copenhagen. Browse the curated collection of clothing, beauty, music, magazines, books as well as inspirational in-store exhibitions.
Sneakers: Rezet Store, Rådhusstræde 7. Because one can never have too may sneakers. The latest, the coolest, the limited editions, the sold out everywhere… they are all in this store. Head over to rezetstore.dk to see what’s trending now.
Second Hand: Times Up Vintage, Krystalgade 4. Offers a Nordic look combined with luxurious European designer brands, always with a focus on quality and timelessness. Follow on Instagram to see their latest finds and to reserve, ready to pick up when you are visiting.
Fashion outlet: History, Studiestræde 13. Samsøe & Samsøe is inspired by the Copenhagen street style, with affordable Nordic fashion for women and men. History is the brands outlet, offering samples and previous collections at a highly reduced prices. For opening hours: samosoe.com
When venturing away from the more known shopping streets and department stores such as Illum and Illum Bolighus as well as the likes of Hay Design Store, these are the shops I like to shop in.
What are your favourite shops in Copenhagen?
Carmen Copenhagen is one of Copenhagen’s oldest and best vintage shops, in Larsbjørnssstræde.